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Purchase of a real-time gradient PCR machine

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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09 Sep 2025 at 09:53

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has recently completed a procurement process for the purchase of a real-time gradient PCR machine, awarded to Life Technologies Limited. The contract, valued at GBP 14,245, falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. It involved a selective procurement method, specifically called off from a framework agreement, and was completed on 9th September 2025. The contract spans from 9th September 2025 to 31st December 2025, with deliveries anticipated to reach several locations, including British Overseas Territories and within the UK itself.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and technologies, particularly if they are adept at navigating government framework agreements. While a large company like Life Technologies Limited has secured this contract, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find similar opportunities to expand their portfolio by targeting selective procurements in the public health sector. Companies with expertise in precision equipment and a footprint across wider geographies could leverage such contracts to foster business growth and enhance their market presence within the UK and beyond.

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Notice Title

Purchase of a real-time gradient PCR machine

Notice Description

UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has awarded a contract to Life Technologies Limited for the provision of a real-time gradient PCR machine.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-876aef4e-7617-4df0-b3d6-905f46564d34
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/384870b8-4a49-4aa5-9927-475c1e44fcd3
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,245 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,245 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Sep 20256 months ago
Contract Period
8 Sep 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LIFE TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

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